Colorado Springs · September
Run in the morning.
Comfortable average high of 79°F, dipping to 52°F at night. Comfortable conditions all day, but morning consistently delivers the best combination of cool air and clear skies.
Avg high / low
79° / 52°F
Humidity
45%
Rain days
7/mo
Wind
11 mph
What September feels like in Colorado Springs
Sunrise
06:41
Mid-month average
Sunset
19:06
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Steady cool air, low wind, and good light. The standard runner window in most months.
Midday
Mild but UV and traffic peak. Workable if you don't mind shifting your pace.
Evening
Warm and runnable. Crowded routes but the air's typically calm.
What to wear running in Colorado Springs in September
The kit for September in Colorado Springs: shorts and a short-sleeve are the standard kit.
September vs the surrounding months
vs August
-4° avg high
-5 rain days
Colorado Springs in August →
September
79°F avg high
7 rain days
Best: morning
vs October
+15° avg high
+1 rain days
Colorado Springs in October →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Colorado Springs in September?+
Morning. Comfortable conditions all day, but morning consistently delivers the best combination of cool air and clear skies.
What's the average temperature in Colorado Springs in September?+
Average high 79°F, average low 52°F.
How does September compare to surrounding months in Colorado Springs?+
Compared to August (avg high 83°F), September is cooler. Compared to October (avg high 64°F), September is warmer.
Does it rain often in Colorado Springs in September?+
Expect about 7 measurable rain days in September, on average.